Two Arrested with Suspected Brown Sugar in Siliguri

Two Arrested with Suspected Brown Sugar in Siliguri

Siliguri, September 8, 2026: Acting on credible information, a police team from NBMC OP under Matigara Police Station, Siliguri Police Commissionerate, conducted a raid at Bidhanpally, Khawakhali, on September 7, 2026.

During the operation, police apprehended two persons identified as Saheb Singha (26), a resident of Dakshin Station Para under Naxalbari PS, and Deep Mandal (24), a resident of Uttar Rathkhola under Naxalbari PS, both from Darjeeling district.

During a search, police recovered and seized approximately 79 grams of suspected brown sugar, along with ₹25,000 in cash and two mobile phones, from their joint possession.

A case has been registered at Matigara Police Station under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police stated that the search, seizure and arrests were carried out in accordance with the prescribed legal procedures.

Further investigation is underway to ascertain the source and intended destination of the suspected contraband.